Month: February 2022

Read Across America This Week

VAPA Schedule: This week

• Feb 28:  K  and  5
• March 1:  5  and  2
• March 2:  6  and  3
• March 3:  4  and  1
• March 4:  SDC/TK

McMillin supports our South Bay YMCA

If every student at McMillin donated $1. We could really make a difference in supporting our local families through the South Bay YMCA. Our money goes directly to our community.

Please consider donating $1.00 to our McMillin YMCA page.

Lifting Outdoor Mask Mandate

“Currently, we are happy to announce a lifting of the requirement to wear masks outdoors at school. This policy update will take effect on Monday, February 28. Of course, any student or staff member who feels more comfortable wearing a mask while outdoors at school is welcome to continue to do so. We continue to have the mandate to always wear masks indoors for all students and adults. We will continue to monitor health organizations’ recommendations, and local, state, and federal mandates to determine the best course of action as we navigate through this pandemic.”

**It is my understanding that students will still need to wear masks in the lunch line when entering the cafeteria.

6th Grade Promotion

This year our 6th-grade promotion will be outside on the playground. The date is Thursday, June 2nd at 9:00-10:00 am. We need a few things to pull this off. Any ideas are appreciated. We are looking to rent a stage and speaker system for outside. Parents can park on the blacktop, etc.

TK and Kinder Orientation Video

If you missed the TK and Kinder Orientation Video, here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m92NeRw_J6Q

Weekly COVID Testing – Every Tuesday at McMillin

Tuesday, February 22nd McMillin will be starting our on-site Weekly COVID Testing for students and staff. Students will only be tested if a parent signs their child up.

If you want to register your student, please visit https://school.covidclinic.org/register. Registrations must be completed by Monday at 2pm to be included in Tuesday’s testing.

If you had previously opted in, but want to opt-out, please email k12@covidclinic.org.

Remember that the consent is the same for both the COVID Clink Kiosk and our site testing.  Again, this is optional.

If you have not viewed the short video from our new Superintendent, Dr. Eduardo Reyes, please click the video link here:

Please see our revised and updated 2021-2022 Family Handbook here: Link to Handbook

Important Dates

Monday, February 28th

• VAPA – Kinder and 5th

Tuesday, March 1st

• VAPA – 5th and 2nd
• COVID Testing at McMillin

Wednesday, March 2nd

• VAPA – 6th and 3rd

Thursday, March 3rd

• VAPA – 4th and 1st

Friday, March 4th

• VAPA – SDC/TK

Monday, March 7th

• McMillin Library will be open to students again

Tuesday, March 8th

Wednesday, March 9th

• Safety Committee meeting (3:00-4:00)
• Districts Board Meeting – McMillin and the IMPACT cohort of schools will be presenting at the District board meeting. If you cannot make it, we are doing a video on Equity and I will share it with you.

Thursday, March 10th- Minimum Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences

• McMillin PTA meeting 6:00 – 7:00

Friday, March 11th – Minimum Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Sunday, March 13th – Daylight Savings Begins 

Monday, March 14th – Minimum Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, March 15th – Minimum Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, March 16th – Minimum Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thursday, March 17th – Minimum Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences

• WEAR GREEN Day

Friday, March 18th – Minimum Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences

2/22/2022 – Twosday –Show your spirit by wearing a Tutus, Ties, or Tennis shoes.

*February 25th is Decades Day

Parent Voice and Impact at McMillin

McMillin has many parent committees that you can be a part of. All our meetings are open to the public. If you would like to join as a voting member in any of these committees, please email me cynthia.orr@cvesd.org.

ELAC Meeting/Junta de ELAC

ELAC is a school-level elected committee of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise school officials on English Learner programs and services. This committee is designed to support our English Learners along their paths to lifelong learning and success. Please join us virtually on February 24, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.

Agenda

1. Meeting called to order/Llamar a la junta
2. Welcome & Introductions/Bienvenidas
3. New Business/Asuntos nuevos
4. ELAC Introduction and ELPAC Presentation for Schools/Presentación de ELAC y ELPAC para escuelas

Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only) +1 949-352-4543,,135608065#   Phone Conference ID: 135 608 065#

McMillin’s School Site Council

McMillin Site Council is looking for one parent to become a member of our School Site Council for the rest of this school year. Site Council members become advocates for improving public education. You will become familiar with categorical program requirements, budgets, and core instructional programs. If you are interested please email me.

All of our meetings are open to the public. If you would like to speak to our SSC, please email me 24 hours before the meeting please email me at cynthia.orr@cvesd.org.

Our next virtual meeting is this Wednesday, February 23rd from 3:00pm-4:00pm. This agenda is SSC Agenda Feb 23. 

Phone Conference ID: 468 994 94#

McMillin PTA

Our McMillin PTA Board will be meeting Thursday, February 10th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. If you are interested in being a part of our board, please email me at cynthia.orr@cvesd.org. We are ready to do great things for our McMillin students and families.

McMillin Safety Committee

We are looking for parents to join our Safety Committee. We would especially like to ask parents that are in law enforcement, fire, or something similar.  Our next meeting will be a virtual meeting on March 9th from 3:00 – 4:00. Please email cynthia.orr@cvesd.org if you are interested in being a part of this committee.

Weekly COVID Testing – Tomorrow

Tuesday, February 22nd McMillin will be starting our on-site Weekly COVID Testing for students and staff. Students will only be tested if a parent signs their child up.

If you want to register your student, please visit https://school.covidclinic.org/register. Registrations must be completed by Monday at 2pm to be included in Tuesday’s testing.

If you had previously opted in, but want to opt-out, please email k12@covidclinic.org.

Remember that the consent is the same for both the COVID Clink Kiosk and our site testing.  Again, this is optional.

McMillin Basketball Tryouts

If the tryouts are going to be canceled due to rain, we will let students know by 12:00 pm.

B-LAC Meeting

The next CVESD B-LAC (Black Learners Advisory Council) is Feb. 24. Learn more about B-LAC here.

McMillin’s Heart Challenge

COVID-19 WEEKLY UPDATES

If you missed the district COVID-19 weekly newsletter update, please take the time to review it here. Our weekly testing on-site during the school day will start tomorrow, February 22nd with planned weekly testing every Tuesday. Please see the exciting changes below regarding our on-campus volunteers.

UPDATE TO PARENT VOLUNTEERS

The district has updated the protocol for any “unvaccinated volunteers” to participate as volunteers/chaperones if they test weekly (or less frequently if they are just chaperoning a field trip, etc).  Volunteers can test at a district testing site or kiosks for weekly testing and submit weekly results to mcmillin.covid@cvesd.org. It is the responsibility of the volunteer to submit the weekly testing results. Volunteers must continue to wear masks on campus when volunteering and follow previous volunteer guidelines of providing TB test (REQUIRED if volunteering MORE THAN 2 days), Live Scan, and volunteer checklist. You can email moraima.silahua@cvesd.org for updates on your volunteer status.

UPDATE TO A.G.E. PREVIEW NIGHT – 4th, 5th, and 6th grade parents

CVESD Non Close Contact ENG.SPA

Weekly COVID Testing

Tuesday, February 22nd McMillin will be starting our on-site Weekly COVID Testing for students and staff. Students will only be tested if a parent signs their child up.

If you want to register your student, please visit: https://school.covidclinic.org/register. Registrations must be completed by Monday at 2pm to be included in Tuesday’s testing.

If you had previously opted in, but want to opt-out, please email: k12@covidclinic.org.

Remember that the consent is the same for both the COVID Clink Kiosk and our site testing.  Again, this is optional.

McMillin Basketball Tryouts

Tomorrow, February 14th is Matching Monday: Match with your friends

PRESIDENTS’ DAY OBSERVED-NO SCHOOL

ELPAC TESTING

Is your child an English Language Learner?  Did you know that all our English Language Learners will be participating in the ELPAC assessment this month on February 28?  ELPAC stands for the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California.  You can take a practice test with your child here: ELPAC Practice Tests. Please ensure your children are well-rested, well-fed, and prepared to show all the English they know on the ELPAC assessment.

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN at McMillin

If your child will turn 5 years old between September 2, 2022, and February 2, 2023, he/she is eligible to register for TK for the 2022-23 school year.

There will be a CVESD Town Hall on February 16 @ 6:00 pm regarding the registration process for TK and incoming kindergarteners. Below are the flyers with information, and how to attend.

• Town Hall English Flyer

• Town Hall Spanish flyer

ADOLESCENT GROWTH EDUCATION

Attention all 4th-6th Grade parents! If you would like to preview the Adolescent Growth Education (AGE) for your child, please attend the meeting on February 22 @ 6:00 pm. Additional details for the meeting can be found below.

AGE Virtual Meeting Flyer

B-LAC Meeting

The next CVESD B-LAC (Black Learners Advisory Council) is Feb. 24. Learn more about B-LAC here.

McMillin Safety Committee Presents

2022-2023 Online Registration Begins for NEW Students on March 2nd

NEW STUDENT registration will begin on March 2 online for the following:

• Kindergartners who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2022
• TK students who turn 5 years old between September 2, 2022, and February 2, 2023
• NEW students in grades 1^st through 6^th

All registrations will take place online. There will be no paper packets. To register please visit our district website beginning March 2nd.: www.cvesd.org

Important Dates This Quarter

Monday, Feb. 14 *Happy Valentines Day

• VAPA: 4th/1st

Tuesday, Feb 15

• VAPA: 5th/2nd

Wednesday, Feb 16

• VAPA: 6th/3rd

Thursday, Feb 17

• Jump Rope for Heart Day
• VAPA: SDC and TK / Kinder

Friday, February 18th: Legal Holiday – Lincoln Day (observed) – No School

Monday, February 21st: Legal Holiday – Washington Day – No School

Wednesday, February 23rd: McMillin School Site Council- Agenda and link to follow

Thursday, February 24th: McMillin’s English Language Advisory Committee meeting.

March 10th-17th: Family-Teacher Conferences – Minimum Days

March 18th: Last Day Q2

April 4th: School Resumes – Students Report to School – Minimum Day

CVESD Non Close Contact ENG.SPA

Hello McMillin Families,
The McMillin’s Student Councils Friendship Bracelets have officially SOLD OUT! Orders will be delivered to classrooms on Valentine’s Day. THANK YOU for supporting our McMillin Student Council.

Black Leaders Advisory Council

B-LAC would like to request that each school send a parent representative to the B-LAC General Meetings to act as a liaison for schools with SSC when reviewing data and needs at school sites for African American/Black students and their families. Register here for the next B-LAC Meeting on February 24 at 6:00 pm. Special Guest Author and community member Dawn McCuin will talk about how to get a book published. If you would like to be McMillin’s B_LAC representative. Please email me at cynthia.orr@cvesd.org

Spirit Day This Friday is Jersey Day

February the 11th is Jersey Day. Show your Spirit

McMillin’s Heart Challenge

Zone Transfer Renewal Information

If you are at McMillin on a Zone Transfer, you should have received an email to renew for the upcoming school year.  All Zone Transfer renewals need to be submitted by February 17th.

Kindergarten Registration Town Hall 

ELAC MEETING THIS MONTH

On Thursday, February 24 @ 3:00 p.m. we will be having our English Language Advisory Committee Meeting. We will be discussing our upcoming English Language Proficiency Assessment of California (ELPAC). The virtual meeting link can be found below. All are welcome to join us. Microsoft Teams meeting – Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting

CVESD Non Close Contact ENG.SPA